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Mosco · 21 January 2011, 05:33 AM

Never seen an RSC number that low... How do I determine actual year of production? I think late 60's but how to know for sure? Dial appears re-worked, but looks like by Rolex. Crystal - who knows. That's why I find vintage so hard to follow

I took many close-ups, so any help would be appreciated.

Wanted to note that if this piece is actually as nice as it appears without any caveats, it may be offered to the TRF community at a later date. Mods, if you feel this is inappropriate, please feel free to delete. My primary objective with this is, naturally, to rely on the knowledge of our experts in looking over this 1675.

I thank you in advance for your expertise

springer · 21 January 2011, 01:30 PM

The dial is a replacement service dial. The dial coronet on an original dial for that vintage wasn't as elongated as the service dial. The early 1980's GMT 16750 dials had the elongated coronet dial though. The lugs are a little rounded but a could be squared again by a competent watchmaker.

Can't help you with the case stampings Mosco, but replacement cases aren't too desirable to the collector. Actually, the case looks fairly recent as it doesn't appear to be very worn or scratched.

Maybe Dalton could shed some light on the case number.

Mosco · 21 January 2011, 03:44 PM

Thanks, John, much appreciated! Yeah, I noticed the lugs, not sure if they're even worth messing with. The case remains a mystery...

Duster · 22 January 2011, 10:50 AM

could we see the inside of the back,mabey there is RSC service records in thier?

21 January 2011, 05:33 AM	#1
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Being offered this in trade.... Never seen an RSC number that low... How do I determine actual year of production? I think late 60's but how to know for sure? Dial appears re-worked, but looks like by Rolex. Crystal - who knows. That's why I find vintage so hard to follow I took many close-ups, so any help would be appreciated. Wanted to note that if this piece is actually as nice as it appears without any caveats, it may be offered to the TRF community at a later date. Mods, if you feel this is inappropriate, please feel free to delete. My primary objective with this is, naturally, to rely on the knowledge of our experts in looking over this 1675. I thank you in advance for your expertise __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

21 January 2011, 01:30 PM	#2
springer 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,235	The dial is a replacement service dial. The dial coronet on an original dial for that vintage wasn't as elongated as the service dial. The early 1980's GMT 16750 dials had the elongated coronet dial though. The lugs are a little rounded but a could be squared again by a competent watchmaker. Can't help you with the case stampings Mosco, but replacement cases aren't too desirable to the collector. Actually, the case looks fairly recent as it doesn't appear to be very worn or scratched. Maybe Dalton could shed some light on the case number. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

21 January 2011, 03:44 PM	#3
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Thanks, John, much appreciated! Yeah, I noticed the lugs, not sure if they're even worth messing with. The case remains a mystery... __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

22 January 2011, 10:50 AM	#4
Duster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Bob Location: los angeles,Ca. Watch: ss rolex sub date Posts: 138	could we see the inside of the back,mabey there is RSC service records in thier?

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